Category: General Press Releases

The Cities of Champaign and Urbana are accepting nominations for the 12th Annual Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. Award recipients will be honored Thursday, September 25, 2014 at I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign at 5:45 p.m. The purpose of the International Humanitarian Awards is: to honor individuals whose work has contributed significantly…(Read the Rest…)

In response to the statement issued by the ‘Run or Dye’ officials in reference to their cancelled race, the City of Champaign is issuing the following response: “Since August of 2013, the Champaign Police Department has been in communication with both the University of Illinois and a representative for the Run or Dye event to…(Read the Rest…)

The City of Champaign is once again participating in Money Smart Week for Eastern Illinois. This event offers over 80 local educational classes, seminars and activities regarding financial management, retirement, money scams, protecting your credit to name a few. The events will take place in Champaign and surround areas during the week of April 5-12, 2014….(Read the Rest…)

WINDSOR ROAD I57 BRIDGE APPROACHES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT Champaign – The City of Champaign will hold a public information open house concerning the proposed street improvements planned for Windsor Road between Briar Hill Drive and Fields South Drive. The open house will feature construction plans and exhibits that illustrate the…(Read the Rest…)

The City of Champaign’s online parking system is down 10:00 am March 20 – 5:00 pm March 24 as we transition to a new server. Parking information will be unavailable to customers and staff during this time. If you have an immediate need, please call 217-403-4700 Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30 – 4:30 or email publicworks@ci.champaign.il.us…(Read the Rest…)

CHICAGO (March 12, 2014) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed approval of a petition to designate a portion of the Mahomet Aquifer system in east-central Illinois as a sole source aquifer. EPA’s public comment period on the proposed designation begins March 13 and closes June 12, 2014. The Safe Drinking Water Act gives…(Read the Rest…)

A FREE countywide electronics collection event will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Parkland College (2400 W. Bradley Ave) in Champaign. Please use the Duncan Road entrance for the best access to the event. For more info, click here: http://feedthething.org/2014/02/free-countywide-electronics-collection-event/ Postcard for April 12, 2014

FIRE CHIEF INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED After a nationwide search, the City of Champaign has selected three (3) finalists to be interviewed for the position of Fire Chief. The three (3) finalists will be interviewed March 10 and 11, 2014. The finalists are: Greg Main, currently serving as District Fire Chief for the Evansville, Indiana Fire…(Read the Rest…)

CITY REQUESTS DRIVER CAUTION FOR POTHOLE REPAIR CREWS Champaign – Effective Friday 2/21/14, Public Works will deploy additional personnel and equipment to continue addressing and repairing potholes on the City’s streets. If weather conditions are appropriate, these crews will also be present on weekends, early mornings and evenings. The City requests drivers use caution when…(Read the Rest…)